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American Academy of Pediatrics speaks out against The Vaccine Book
Dr. Bob responds by highlighting numerous misrepresentations and inaccuracies in the AAP article, which falsely portrays the book, and Dr. Bob, as anti-vaccine.
Click here for the whole story.
Dr. Bill Joined Dr. Jim Dec 2nd on The Doctors Discussing Down Syndrome
More and more women are having babies at an older age. Women over 40 are at an increased risk for
birth defects, such as Down syndrome. Dr. Bill and his family share their experiences with the
chromosomal disorder. Click here to view the video.
Dr. Bob Discusses Vaccine Safety Issues on The Kathleen Show
Click here to listen to this 23 minute interview.
Happy Baby Photo Contest
Enter your baby to be one of 4 grand prize winners to appear on the cover of Dr. Bob's next book, plus over $1000 in prizes.
Click here for more info.
Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Certified Coach Training
Be the first in your area to offer Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Programs by becoming a L.E.A.N. Coach where you can better educate children and families on nutrition and more. New training dates are available in January for Southern California and Philadelphia. For more info go to www.DiscoverLean.com
Kids and Pesticides...A Dangerous Combination
Visit TheKathleenShow.com to read the full interview.
Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season is kicking into high gear, and Americans will get more than one billion colds this year. Dr. Jim has teamed up with Lysol®, the #1 pediatrician recommended disinfectant brand, to help Americans protect their families and homes from cold and flu viruses this season. Click here for simple tips parents can follow to help protect their families from getting sick.
Does Your Child Dread Going to the Doctor?
Click here to learn Dr. Sears' tips to prepare children and parents for hospital visits.
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Topic of the Week: Happy & Healthy Holidays!
Enjoy some sweet indulgences at holiday time. After all, it's the only time of year you get free fruit cake and homemade cookies. Here are a few tips from the Sears Family to your family on enjoying the holidays and staying healthy!
Question of the Week
"Is it okay to leave our breastfed, attachment parented, three-month-old for a night?"
Dr. Jim on The Doctors, weekdays
Watch for Dr. Jim starring as one of four medical experts on a new one-hour daytime talk show called, "The Doctors." Dr. Jim as resident pediatrician discusses various medical topics with three other experts in their fields; an OBGYN, plastic surgeon, and an ER doc.
"The Doctors" premiered September 8th, click here for local listings, to contact the doctors, tell your story, and preview a cool trailer and much more.
The Vaccine Book
Click here to view the latest blogs, reviews, interviews, and podcasts with Dr. Bob.
The Dr. Sears Diary
Take a look inside the life of a pediatrician. Here is a real
look at the humor, frustration, fear and joy of the doctor's office.
Vaccine Choices Parents Make
Parent's Forum
Join other parents in our online community to discuss a variety of topics on everything from sleep, attachment parenting, nutrition to vaccines. Join in today!
Speaking Engagements
Click here to see if Dr. Sears is visiting a town near you.
Dr. Jim's next "Let's Get Healthy" challenge:
The Ironman!
It's been years since Dr. Jim has done any running or swimming. So why is he doing this? Click here to read Dr. Jim's Health Blog.
Diary of a Third-time Dad
Do you think a pediatrician has infant care all figured out? Dr.
Bob shares his "new" life with the latest Sears arrival,
Joshua.
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Flu Vaccine Update for the 2008/2009 Season
Click here to read Dr. Bob's update on this years flu shots available and how to keep your family mercury free.
What's Going Around?
Wintertime Illnesses
The next few months are the busiest of the year for most pediatricians. Our waiting rooms are flooded with kids with the flu, coughs, the flu, colds, and the flu. More often then not, the parents are just as sick.
There are several illnesses that we see the most during this season. They include (you guessed it)
the flu, coughs and colds, croup, rotavirus (a severe diarrhea illness), RSV (an often severe cough
and wheezing illness), and less serious facial rash. Click here
to read about each of these illnesses briefly, then you'll link to the full article.
Perhaps even more importantly, I will discuss how you can boost your child's immune system to help
prevent many of these illnesses.
No more cough and cold meds for kids under 4!
With this week's announcement that OTC cough and cold meds should no longer be used for kids under 4 years of age,
Dr. Bob shows you some natural ways to support your kids through this winter season. Click here to read.
Safety of Bedside Sleepers
There's been some confusion in the media lately regarding the safety of bedside sleepers, click here to learn what Dr. Sears has to say.
Should Goverment have the Right to Make Vaccines Mandatory?
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek.com, Dr. Bob addresses the question, "Should state governments have the right to make vaccines mandatory?"
Click here for more information.
New pesticide-free lice treatment!
Head lice is one of the most contagious conditions among children, only second to the common cold,
causing millions of missed school days annually. Click here to
learn about an effective alternative to the pesticide lice treatments.
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